 Why do people go to concerts?
|
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 973
3/4 Throttle
|
OP
3/4 Throttle
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 973 |
Well I went to see Metallica last night. Great gig, good stage show and lots of new stuff. It amazes me that people can actually enjoy a gig from behind a mobile phone or camera. At one point all you could see was a sea of backlights. To add to it the guy behind whinged all the way "ooo this is too loud" "ooo I don't like this one". The response was great from one of his mates "well f off and go and buy some beers then". Thanks to the geeks there heres a clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FxDKfBTY-0&feature=channel
Before the war on terror, if I saw an unattended package I used to think "I'll be having that!"
|
|
|
Re: Why do people go to concerts?
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 18,825
"Lighten up, Francis."
|
|
"Lighten up, Francis."
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 18,825 |
They just sent out the late-'09 North America tour schedule and they aren't coming anywhere near here. Not even Spokane or The Gorge. Dang it.
|
|
|
Re: Why do people go to concerts?
|
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 973
3/4 Throttle
|
|
OP
3/4 Throttle
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 973 |
Thats a big old shame FJ because I'd say they are definetly on top form at the moment and have put together a great stage show.
Not only were Metallica on form but Machinehead supporting them were pretty awesome last night as well.
Before the war on terror, if I saw an unattended package I used to think "I'll be having that!"
|
|
|
Re: Why do people go to concerts?
|
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 531
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 531 |
I can't go to shows anymore. I just want to fight everyone. I saw Citzen Cope last year in NYC and this highschooltool texed his girlfriend all night long. She was sitting next to him. I saw John Prine a few years back and the kids who thought they were hip by going to check out the "old" guy shouted out requests all night long. He responded with a great line, "yeah I know all those songs."
pain is temporary, pride is forever.
|
|
|
Re: Why do people go to concerts?
|
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 140
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 140 |
You may want to contact your lawyer if you posted that video. I sure Lars is sure to sue you. 
Kendall
"When you drink the water, remember the man who dug the well." Chinese proverb
2008 America Pacific/Aegean blue w/long slash cut TOR's, and stock carbs rejetted.
|
|
|
Re: Why do people go to concerts?
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 6,060 Likes: 6
Worn Saddle
|
|
Worn Saddle
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 6,060 Likes: 6 |
Just to give young people a break. A few years ago, I sat at an outside, 4th of July concert. Choreographed music by the local symphany. As soon as the music started, on old woman, directly behind my left ear, began telling her story of all her medical problems in the last year, non stop, to her friend. I heard everything about ulcers, gout, etc... everything except the fine job the symphony was doing. I turned and glared at her a few times to no avail. Just goes to show, the youth of today are not the only ones without any courtesy at a concert! 
Fidelis et Fortis
|
|
|
Re: Why do people go to concerts?
|
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 3,971
Loquacious
|
|
Loquacious
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 3,971 |
I took the wife & kids to "Stomp"* during one of our rare all of us were together times. 6 or 8 seats over and in front of us a young couple would not stop fiddling with their cell phones -- texting I guess. A little old lady behind them cranked on 'em pretty hard, and the phones disappeared. You go girl! *A little OT The show was so good the line of cars leaving the parking garage were playing percussion with their car horns. Great show. Whipped us all into a drum crazed frenzy.  
|
|
|
Re: Why do people go to concerts?
|
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 23,186 Likes: 55
Fe Butt
|
|
Fe Butt
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 23,186 Likes: 55 |
Stomp is really cool, never got to see it in person but have seen plenty on video and on TV. Not sure it would be as good in person since they don't have alleys with dumpsters and such to use.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
|
|
|
Re: Why do people go to concerts?
|
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 740
Adjunct
|
|
Adjunct
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 740 |
I saw Stomp here in Vegas before it closed.I got comp tix and wasnt expecting to like it,I loved it!!
Who would have thunk it?
Bill.
"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered."
-George Best
|
|
|
Re: Why do people go to concerts?
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 5,590
Check Pants
|
|
Check Pants
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 5,590 |
Quote:
I saw John Prine a few years back and the kids who thought they were hip by going to check out the "old" guy shouted out requests all night long.
John Prine appeared in Missoula a year or two back? 90% of the crowd had white hair, no hair, pony tail hair or grey hair. A sprinkling had blue or spikey hair. It was a very, very good performance.
I prefer "geezers-on-tour" venues, because after the first break, a majority of the audience is feeling kinda' nappy, thinking about the 10 O'Clock news and it's like having a private concert. 
jh
"It's not what I say that's important, it's what you hear" Red Auerbach
|
|
|
Re: Why do people go to concerts?
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 768
3/4 Throttle
|
|
3/4 Throttle
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 768 |
Quote:
Not only were Metallica on form but Machinehead supporting them were pretty awesome last night as well.
Bet the gig was great! We tried to get tickets a while back but they'd already sold at the venues near us 
Been listening quite a bit to Machine Head recently, also Trivium and Slipknot. Love the bands but what is it about those 'cookie monster' vocals?... Must be gettin old... 
Sometimes it takes a whole tank full of fuel before you think straight
|
|
|
Re: Why do people go to concerts?
|
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 973
3/4 Throttle
|
|
OP
3/4 Throttle
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 973 |
"Must be gettin old..." Nooooo wayyyy man! What you have to remember is Metallica have been doing this since the early 80's and the folks who went to see them then would probably give their right arm to go and see them now. ACDC sell out stadiums, Led Zepplin sell out the O2 arena in seconds, Iron Maiden win the best live act at the Brits. There is even a film about a little known Canadian band called Anvil doing the rounds at the moment. It's not teenagers doing this it's their dads and grandads. From the moment you enjoy listening to metal, then most other music just sounds rather plain and boring. The day that you don't reach for your air guitar when you hear the intro to "smoke on the water" is the day you "Must be gettin old..."  I dread the day when the nursing home I get interred in stop me playing "harvester of sorrow" or "seek and destroy".  Mind you I have to make sure that the wife is out if I want to crank up the stereo to "11". 
Before the war on terror, if I saw an unattended package I used to think "I'll be having that!"
|
|
|
Re: Why do people go to concerts?
|
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,883
Learned Hand
|
|
Learned Hand
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,883 |
Love the bands but what is it about those 'cookie monster' vocals?... Must be gettin old...
If you really want to hear Cookie Monster vocals check out this band I saw a couple of years ago.
Cookie Mongoloid
It was quite entertaining.
-Brent
~Brent
-----
"Nothing you can be is more terrible than what I am." ~ 2007 Black Speedmaster!!
|
|
|
Re: Why do people go to concerts?
|
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 90
Member
|
|
Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 90 |
Cookie Monster vocals = Opeth. Only band with that style vox I can get into but only because the singer is an awesome guitarist with a beautiful "clean" voice as well.Saw them last year and was real impressed.Mind you I felt about 30years older than most people there. Something about calling a music genre Progressive Death Metal that makes me squirm! 
|
|
|
Re: Why do people go to concerts?
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,104
Learned Hand
|
|
Learned Hand
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,104 |
I saw Shane McGowan and the Pogues last week.
They sounded great... Shane looked like something straight out of a Sam Raimi movie.
|
|
|
Re: Why do people go to concerts?
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 768
3/4 Throttle
|
|
3/4 Throttle
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 768 |
Quote:
Cookie Monster vocals = Opeth.
Only band with that style vox I can get into but only because the singer is an awesome guitarist with a beautiful "clean" voice as well
They sound good, will have to check 'em out...
Quote:
Something about calling a music genre Progressive Death Metal that makes me squirm!
Know what you mean ...
Personally think the death metal bands I've heard are great tho, if only for a few minutes at a time!
Got to take your hat off to some the vocalists mind, they make Lemmy sound like Frankie Valli! (No disrespect to Lemmy )
Sometimes it takes a whole tank full of fuel before you think straight
|
|
|
Re: Why do people go to concerts?
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 768
3/4 Throttle
|
|
3/4 Throttle
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 768 |
Quote:
If you really want to hear Cookie Monster vocals check out this band I saw a couple of years ago.
Cookie Mongoloid
It was quite entertaining.
I'll bet!
Sometimes it takes a whole tank full of fuel before you think straight
|
|
|
|
|
